Midwest League eyes expansion to 16 teams
The Gazette reports the Midwest League discussed adding Eastlake Ohio and Lexington Kentucky to form two eight team divisions, possibly starting in 2005, with the National Association backing the change though no immediate move for next season.
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Kernels edge Battle Creek in late rally to split series
The Kernels, after a slow return from extended spring training and a lingering shoulder issue, win a 6 2 game to split the second half opening series with Battle Creek. Erick Aybar, Alex Dvorsky, and Jayson Drobiak hit key moments as the lineup rallies over Battle Creek. The team heads to a 111 game road trip to Lansing Peoria and Fort Wayne.
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Storm clinches ArenaBowl with 43 29 win over Rattlers
Tampa Bay Storm captures its fifth Arena Football League title with a 43 to 29 victory over the Arizona Rattlers. Reserve quarterback Pat O Hara passes for two touchdowns and adds a rushing score as fans celebrate in Tampa.
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Stanford dominates Rice to force Game 3 in CWS final
Stanford pitcher John Hudgins earned his third win of the College World Series as the Cardinal beat Rice 8-3 to even the best of three. Hudgins allowed three runs over seven-plus innings, extending his CWS win total to four in his career. Sam Fuld tied a CWS hits record with his 23rd, and Stanford pushed two more runs across in the third to take the lead.
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Gladson Wins Junior Series Golf Title in Kansas City
Marc Gladson, defending Player of the Year, rallied from two behind to take the boys 16 17 division at Callaway PGA Junior Series Event No 3. He shot 72 in the final round at Tiffany Greens Golf Club to finish two ahead with a 145 total, tying for first all time with Dryden Mitchell and Adam Porzak at four wins.
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Gladson Qualifies for Westfield Junior PGA Championship
Gladson advanced to the Westfield Junior PGA Championship set for July 16-19 at Westfield Group Country Club in Westfield Ohio. Nicholas Miller of Cedar Rapids tied for 33rd with 158 and Justin Knock of Williamsburg tied for 65th with 173. Spencer Votroubek of Cedar Rapids placed 33rd with 170 in the boys 18 15 division at the Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Paris in August. Hamilton posted a personal best of 212 feet 2 inches.
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Hamilton takes third in hammer throw at juniors meet
University of Iowa sophomore Adam Hamilton finished third in the hammer throw at the USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Palo Alto California. His placing earns him a spot to represent the United States at the 2003 IAAF World Championships.
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Sanderson and Williams win titles at U S World Team Trials
Cael Sanderson and Joe Williams prevailed in freestyle at the U S World Team Trials in Indianapolis. Sanderson claimed his third straight 185 pound title by beating Lee Fullhart while Williams defeated Joe Heskett at 163. Upset winner Jamill Kelly toppled Chris Bono at 145. Gardner won Greco-Roman 264 pounds and Morrison and McCoy also captured titles.
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Williams suffers additional injuries from motorcycle crash
Chicago Bulls guard Jay Williams sustained knee and pelvis injuries beyond a broken leg after a motorcycle accident. Reports note extensive nerve damage to his left leg and a torn ACL. He underwent pelvic surgery and is expected to require multiple procedures on his left knee.
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